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Clofozine 100Mg Capsule

Manufacturer :  Astra Zeneca
Medicine Composition :  Clofazimine
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Clofozine 100Mg Capsule

Clofozine 100Mg Capsule, is a medication used in combination with rifampicin and dapsone to treat Leprosy. This medication is indicated for treatment of lepromatous leprosy including dapsone-resistant leprosy complicated by erythema nodosum leprosum. A combination drug therapy is generally used to prevent the emergence of drug resistance.

Clofozine 100Mg Capsule, is a medication which is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Clofazimine or any of the excipients of Clofazimine. You must tell your doctor about all medications that you may be taking so that the doctor could fix the dosage accordingly.

Clofozine 100Mg Capsule, is an oral medicine to be taken with meals. This medicine is given at a dosage of 100 mg daily in combination with one or more other anti-leprosy drugs for three years, followed by monotherapy. The medicine should not be stopped suddenly or else it would cause a relapse.

Clofozine 100Mg Capsule, is also not devoid of side effects. There may be skin pigmentation, ichthyosis, dryness, rash, and pruritus. There could be gastro intestinal issues like abdominal or epigastric pain, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, elevated blood sugars, elevated ESR or discoloration of urine, faeces.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Clofozine 100Mg Capsule ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Clofozine 100Mg Capsule

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Clofozine 50mg capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Clofozine 50mg capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    What are the substitutes for Clofozine 100Mg Capsule ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Clofozine 100Mg Capsule , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    Clofozine 100Mg Capsule is one of the drugs used for the treatment of multibacillary leprosy. The drug binds to the guanine receptors in the bacterial DNA. This in turn prevents the cells from multiplying and spreading.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

      References

      • Clofazimine-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/clofazimine

      • Clofazimine-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

        https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00845

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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